US7222722B2 - Apparatus and method for conveying objects transversely - Google Patents
Apparatus and method for conveying objects transversely Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US7222722B2 US7222722B2 US10/902,083 US90208304A US7222722B2 US 7222722 B2 US7222722 B2 US 7222722B2 US 90208304 A US90208304 A US 90208304A US 7222722 B2 US7222722 B2 US 7222722B2
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- conveying
- objects
- rollers
- arrangements
- equalizing
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
- B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
- B65G47/22—Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors
- B65G47/26—Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
- B65G21/00—Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors
- B65G21/10—Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively movable parts; Devices for moving framework or parts thereof
- B65G21/14—Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively movable parts; Devices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
Definitions
- the invention concerns an apparatus for conveying objects transversely to their direction of initial transport.
- the device essentially includes two conveying elements which each have a transport region and a return region and which can be driven independently of each other by way of a drive. These elements are located opposite each other and form a dividing gap with an imaginary center axis.
- a set of deflecting rollers for guiding, tensioning and equalizing the conveying elements is utilized.
- a sliding element for changing the transport region or return region is provided. The sliding element connects the conveying elements to each other.
- An equalizing element is used for compensating for the change in the return region or transport region.
- the invention also provides for a method of conveying objects using the apparatus.
- Known apparatuses of this kind are used e.g., in the paper-making industry for the transport of stacked pages, sheets or the like. These are made of cardboard, paper, plastic or other stackable materials.
- the transport is from a collecting station, mounted behind a production machine, and to packing machines or the like.
- reams of paper in the form of layers of sheets or stacks of sheets are formed continuously by longitudinal and/or transverse cutting of webs of material, e.g., webs of paper.
- Several reams of paper located closely adjacent to each other form a row of reams, which is hereinafter also referred to as a stream of reams.
- This stream of reams is deposited in a collecting station.
- a gripper system the stream of reams is pulled onto or deposited on an apparatus for conveying the reams transversely to their direction of initial transport.
- a stream of reams consists of at least two reams, but can be extended to a multiple thereof.
- Each stream of reams is however as a rule further processed, namely, preferably packed.
- the individual apparatuses e.g., the production machine and the packing machine, are therefore adapted to each other with their respective production capacities.
- a 14-up production machine usually produces more reams than a single packing machine can accept.
- packing machines are preferably arranged on both sides of the production machine or collecting station. As a rule, both packing machines are supplied with reams uniformly.
- the apparatus is divided in the region of a dividing gap, so that conveying of a number of reams to either side is ensured.
- This dividing gap is slidable to allow unequal delivery to the packing machines arranged on both sides, e.g., in the event that one of the packing machines stops due to a defect or because the packing machines are to be loaded differently.
- the sliding element For sliding the dividing gap, the sliding element is slid in one or the other direction.
- equalizing rollers are also arranged on the sliding element. Both a lengthening of the transport region of one conveying element and the shortening of the transport region of the other conveying element are compensated by suitable adaptation of the return regions of the conveying elements.
- a drawback of the known apparatus is that, due to the dimension of the sliding element which is used to receive guiding or tensioning rollers, on the one hand, and equalizing rollers, on the other hand, only a short path of displacement can be produced.
- a standard yield width of e.g., DIN A4 With a standard yield width of e.g., DIN A4, only one displacement by one copy width out of the center position is possible.
- the known apparatus ensures a division of 6:4, 5:5 and 4:6.
- the division of the stream of reams is therefore very limited.
- the capacity of the packing machines is limited, and so the production machines produces more reams than can be accepted by a packing machine, the throughput of the production machine must inevitably be throttled, which in turn leads to production losses.
- the present invention provides a simple and compact apparatus which ensures more flexible distribution of the reams supplied, to the subsequent packing machines.
- the invention also provides for an apparatus of the kind mentioned hereinbefore wherein the sliding element and the equalizing element are separate elements.
- an equalizing element which is separate from the sliding element, separates from each other the functions of displacing the dividing gap and equalizing the conveying elements on account of displacement of the dividing gap, so that with the same size of apparatus a longer path of displacement of the sliding element is produced.
- it is e.g., also possible to divide a stream often reams in a ratio of 3:7 or 7:3.
- the sliding element can be driven actively and the equalizing element can be moved passively. As a result, only one drive is required.
- driving the sliding element it is possible to change the transport region, namely, lengthen or shorten it, at the same time shortening or lengthening the return region, whereby equalisation takes place automatically, retaining the tension of the conveying elements.
- the sliding element and the equalizing element are functionally connected via the conveying elements, so that the displacement of the sliding element can be transmitted directly to the equalizing element without additional mechanisms.
- a particularly preferred apparatus provides that the sliding element or sliding carriage includes, in each case, only one tensioning or guiding roller of each set of deflecting rollers. As a result, a particularly compact construction of the apparatus can be achieved. This, at the same time, leads to an increase in the path of displacement of the sliding element.
- a common tensioning device is provided for both conveying elements, with the result that firstly costs are saved and secondly a compact design of the apparatus is produced.
- each transport region is assigned a supporting device which for its part is in each case variable in length in the direction of transport of the sliding element.
- the invention also provides for an apparatus for conveying objects generally transversely to a direction of initial delivery, wherein the apparatus comprises two conveying arrangements which can move independently of one another.
- the two conveying arrangements are arranged opposite one another to form a dividing gap.
- Each of the two conveying arrangements comprise a transport region and a return region.
- a first set of deflecting rollers is used for guiding, tensioning and equalizing one of the two conveying arrangements.
- a second set of deflecting rollers is used for guiding, tensioning and equalizing another of the two conveying arrangements.
- a sliding mechanism can be positioned to at least one of adjust a length of the transport regions and adjust a length of the return regions.
- An equalizing mechanism can be positioned to at least one of compensate for the change in the return regions and compensate for the change in the transport regions.
- the sliding mechanism and the equalizing mechanism comprise separate mechanisms.
- the two conveying arrangements can be driven independent of one another.
- the sliding mechanism and the equalizing mechanism may comprise distinct mechanisms which move in generally opposite directions.
- the sliding mechanism may connect the two conveying arrangements to each other.
- Each of the equalizing mechanism and the sliding mechanism may connect the two conveying elements to each other independently of one another.
- the sliding mechanism may be adapted to be actively driven and the equalizing mechanism may be adapted to move passively.
- the sliding mechanism may be movable with drive and the equalizing mechanism may move only in direct response to movement of the sliding mechanism.
- the sliding mechanism may be movable generally horizontally via drive and the equalizing mechanism may move in an opposite generally horizontal direction only in response to movement of the sliding mechanism.
- the sliding mechanism and the equalizing mechanism may be movable generally parallel to each other and in generally opposite directions to each other along a generally horizontal plane, whereby movement of the sliding mechanism automatically causes movement of the equalizing mechanism.
- the sliding mechanism may be functionally connected to the equalizing mechanism via the two conveying arrangements.
- the sliding mechanism may comprise the dividing gap, wherein movement of the sliding mechanism causes a corresponding movement of the dividing gap, and wherein the movement of the dividing gap results in a corresponding compensation movement of the equalizing mechanism.
- the sliding mechanism may comprise a sliding carriage and wherein the equalizing mechanism comprises an equalizing carriage.
- Each of the first and second sets of deflecting rollers may comprise at least three tensioning rollers and at least one equalizing roller.
- Each of the first and second sets of deflecting rollers may comprise at least three guiding rollers and at least one equalizing roller.
- Each equalizing roller may be arranged on the equalizing mechanism.
- the sliding mechanism may comprise a roller of the first set of deflecting rollers and a roller of the second set of deflecting rollers.
- a roller of each of the first and second sets of deflecting rollers may be arranged on opposite sides of the dividing gap on the sliding mechanism. At least two rollers of each of the first and second sets of deflecting rollers may comprise stationary rollers. At least two rollers of each of the first and second sets of deflecting rollers may comprise stationary rollers arranged adjacent roll guiding mechanisms. The guiding mechanisms may comprise slots. At least two rollers of each of the first and second sets of deflecting rollers may comprise stationary rollers coupled to a side wall.
- the apparatus may further comprise a frame arrangement for supporting the two conveying arrangements and the first and second sets of deflecting rollers.
- Each of the two conveying arrangements may form a generally S-shaped conveying path.
- At least one roller of each of the first and second sets of deflecting rollers may comprise a control roller.
- Each control roller may be arranged on the sliding mechanism.
- the apparatus may further comprise a tensioning device structured and arranged to provide for both of the two conveying arrangements.
- the apparatus may further comprise a common tensioning device adapted to tension the two conveying arrangements.
- Each of the two conveying arrangements may comprise one of a rotating endless conveyor belt and a rotating endless transport cloth.
- the apparatus may further comprise a supplying device for initially supplying the objects to the two conveying arrangements.
- the supplying device may be adapted to deposit the objects along a direction which is generally transverse to the movement direction of at least one of the two conveying arrangements.
- the supplying device may comprise a gripper carriage.
- the apparatus may further comprise two supporting devices, wherein one of the supporting devices is arranged adjacent one of the transport regions and another of the two supporting devices is arranged adjacent another of the transport regions.
- Each supporting device may be structured and arranged to change in length along a direction of movement of the sliding mechanism.
- the invention also provides for a method of conveying objects using any of the apparatuses described above, wherein the method comprises moving the objects towards the two conveying mechanisms along a first direction, placing the objects onto the two conveying arrangements, and conveying at least some of the objects with at least one of the two conveying mechanisms along a second direction, wherein the second direction is generally transverse to the first direction.
- the invention also provides for a method of conveying objects using any of the apparatuses described above, wherein the method comprises moving the objects towards the two conveying mechanisms along a first direction, placing the objects onto the two conveying arrangements, conveying some of the objects with one of the two conveying mechanisms along a second direction, and conveying some other of the objects with another of the two conveying mechanisms along a third direction, wherein the second and third directions are generally transverse to the first direction, and wherein the second direction is opposite the third direction.
- the invention also provides for an apparatus for conveying objects, wherein the apparatus comprises first and second conveying arrangements which can move independently of one another.
- the first and the second conveying arrangements are arranged opposite one another.
- Each of the first and second conveying arrangements comprise an endless circulating belt.
- a first set of rollers is used for guiding and tensioning the endless circulating belt of the first conveying arrangement.
- a second set of rollers is used for guiding and tensioning the endless circulating belt of the second conveying arrangement.
- a first movable carriage comprises first and second rollers and a dividing gap arranged between the first and second rollers.
- the endless circulating belt of the first conveying arrangement passes over the first roller.
- the endless circulating belt of the second conveying arrangement passes over the second roller.
- a second movable carriage comprises third and fourth rollers.
- the endless circulating belt of the first conveying arrangement passes over the third roller.
- the endless circulating belt of the second conveying arrangement passes over the fourth roller.
- the first and second movable carriages
- the invention also provides for a method of conveying objects using the apparatus described above, wherein the method comprises moving the objects towards the first and second conveying arrangements along a first direction, placing the objects onto the endless circulating belt of at least one of the first and second conveying arrangements, and conveying at least some of the objects with the endless circulating belt along a second direction, wherein the second direction is generally transverse to the first direction.
- the invention also provides for a method of conveying objects using the apparatus described above, wherein the method comprises moving the objects towards the first and second conveying arrangements along a first direction, placing the objects onto the endless circulating belts of the first and second conveying arrangements, conveying some of the objects with the first conveying arrangement along a second direction, and conveying some of the objects with the second conveying arrangement along a third direction, wherein the second and third directions are generally transverse to the first direction, and wherein the second direction is opposite the third direction.
- the invention also provides for an apparatus for conveying objects, wherein the apparatus comprises first and second conveying arrangements which can move independently of one another.
- the first and second conveying arrangements are arranged opposite one another.
- Each of the first and second conveying arrangements comprise an endless circulating device having a movable conveying surface.
- a first set of rollers is used for guiding and tensioning the endless circulating device of the first conveying arrangement.
- a second set of rollers is used for guiding and tensioning the endless circulating device of the second conveying arrangement.
- a first movable carriage comprises first and second rollers and a dividing gap arranged between the first and second rollers.
- the endless circulating device of the first conveying arrangement passes over the first roller.
- the endless circulating device of the second conveying arrangement passes over the second roller.
- a second movable carriage comprises third and fourth rollers.
- the endless circulating device of the first conveying arrangement passes over the third roller.
- the endless circulating device of the second conveying arrangement passes over the fourth roller.
- a device for causing movement of the first movable carriage is utilized. Movement of the first movable carriage along a direction automatically causes movement of the second movable carriage along an opposite direction.
- the endless circulating device of the first and second conveying arrangements may comprise a belt.
- the invention also provides for a method of conveying objects using the apparatus described above, wherein the method comprises moving the objects towards the first and second conveying arrangements along a first direction, placing the objects onto the endless circulating device of at least one of the first and second conveying arrangements, and conveying at least some of the objects with the endless circulating device along a second direction, wherein the second direction is generally transverse to the first direction.
- the invention also provides for a method of conveying objects using the apparatus described above, wherein the method comprises moving the objects towards the first and second conveying arrangements along a first direction, placing the objects onto the endless circulating devices of the first and second conveying arrangements, conveying some of the objects with the first conveying arrangement along a second direction, and conveying some of the objects with the second conveying arrangement along a third direction, wherein the second and third directions are generally transverse to the first direction, and wherein the second direction is opposite the third direction.
- FIG. 1 shows a side view of the whole apparatus without side panelling
- FIG. 2 shows a schematic view of part of the apparatus, namely, the partial view of the conveying elements with sliding carriage and equalizing carriage in the symmetrical position of the conveying elements;
- FIG. 3 shows the view of FIG. 2 with the sliding carriage slid to the right
- FIG. 4 shows the view of FIG. 2 with the sliding carriage slid to the left
- FIGS. 5 a to 5 d show a sequence of phases of conveying reams transversely to their direction of initial transport with uniform ream separation
- FIGS. 6 a to 6 d shows a sequence of phases of conveying reams transversely to their direction of initial transport with non-uniform ream separation
- FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a supporting device for supporting the transport regions of the apparatus in FIG. 1 .
- the invention concerns an apparatus for the transport of reams of paper transversely to their direction of initial transport from a production machine.
- FIG. 1 shows an apparatus 10 for conveying layers of sheets or stacks of sheets, so-called reams, transversely to their direction of initial transport from a production machine (not shown).
- the apparatus 10 includes two separate conveying elements or arrangements 11 , 12 which, in the preferred embodiment, are designed as transport cloths. It is, however, also possible for the conveying elements 11 , 12 to be composed of other ordinary conveying arrangements, e.g., conveyor belts, toothed belts or the like.
- the conveying elements 11 , 12 are each designed to rotate endlessly. They each have a transport region 13 or 14 and a return region 15 or 16 .
- the transport regions 13 , 14 each face and are oriented towards the reams to be conveyed and form, as it were, the supporting surface for the reams.
- the supporting surfaces of both conveying elements 11 , 12 are located in generally the same plane, and, all together form a transport region of constant length.
- the return regions 15 , 16 have a generally loop-like construction and/or arrangement, and serve to compensate for the change in the transport regions 13 , 14 . They also serve to hold the tension of the conveying elements 11 , 12 .
- each set of deflecting rollers consists of several, e.g., preferably four tensioning or guiding rollers 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 or 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , respectively, two control rollers 27 , 28 or 29 , 30 , respectively, and one equalizing roller 31 or 32 each. It is, however, also conceivable for each set of deflecting rollers to have additional tensioning, guiding, control or equalizing rollers.
- individual tensioning, guiding and equalizing rollers can also be dispensed with.
- the use of other control elements for the conveying elements 11 , 12 is possible.
- profile/groove connections may be provided for control of the conveying elements 11 , 12 .
- at least some of the rollers wrapped by the conveying elements 11 , 12 may have radially oriented grooves within which run corresponding profiles. These can be located on the conveying elements 11 , 12 on the side facing towards the rollers in the longitudinal direction. As a result of this arrangement, the conveying elements 11 , 12 are effectively prevented from coming off the rollers laterally, and a simple form of control is achieved.
- the dividing gap 18 is variable and/or adjustable in position. This can occur by way of a sliding element 33 .
- the sliding element 33 which is preferably designed as a sliding carriage, connects the conveying elements 11 , 12 to each other in the region of the dividing gap 18 .
- Arranged on the sliding element 33 are the tensioning or guiding roller 19 and the control roller 27 of the conveying element 11 , as well as, the tensioning or guiding roller 23 and the control roller 29 of the conveying element 12 .
- the dividing gap 18 is thus formed between the two tensioning or guiding rollers 19 and 23 .
- the control rollers 27 and 29 can be dispensed with altogether.
- the sliding element 33 is slidable or movable in both directions in and/or along a horizontal plane. An actuating mechanism (not shown) is utilized for actively driving and/or for otherwise causing movement of the sliding element 33 . Using the arrangement described, displacement of the sliding element 33 without loss of tension of the conveying elements 11 , 12 is ensured.
- the conveying elements 11 , 12 in each case, have a generally constant length.
- an equalizing element 34 which is designed as a separate element.
- the element 34 is movable generally parallel and in the opposite direction to the sliding element 33 .
- the equalizing element 34 is also preferably designed as an equalizing carriage.
- Arranged on the equalizing element 34 is the two equalizing rollers 31 , 32 .
- the equalizing element 34 is thus free from drive mechanisms and connects the conveying elements 11 , 12 in their return regions 15 , 16 .
- the conveying elements 11 , 12 , the sliding element 33 and the equalizing element 34 are functionally connected to each other in such a way that driving of the sliding element 33 is transmitted to the equalizing element 34 .
- the equalizing element 34 is entrained by the sliding element 33 , so to speak, however in the opposite direction.
- the tensioning or guiding rollers 20 , 21 , 22 or 24 , 25 , 26 , respectively, are arranged stationarily on a supporting element.
- the support element can have the form of a side wall 35 and/or of a guide 36 , 37 .
- the guides 36 , 37 are designed as oblong holes or slots and ensure that the position of the tensioning or guiding rollers 22 , 26 is made adjustable.
- a tensioning device 38 In the region of one of the two guides 36 , 37 , i.e., in the embodiment in the region of the guide 37 , there is provided a tensioning device 38 by way of which the tension of the conveying elements 11 , 12 is made adjustable. Further, it is also possible for the tensioning device 38 to be provided in the region of the guide 36 .
- both of the two guides 36 , 37 can simultaneously be provided with tensioning devices.
- Each conveying element 11 , 12 has a separate drive mechanism.
- the conveying element 11 is therefore assigned a first drive shaft 39
- the conveying element 12 is assigned a second drive shaft 40 .
- the drive shafts 39 , 40 are in each case arranged in the return regions 15 , 16 of the conveying elements 11 , 12 .
- Each drive shaft 39 , 40 allows, independently of each other, movement of the conveying arrangements 11 , 12 in both directions, and at freely selectable and/or adjustable speeds.
- a deflecting roller namely, the tensioning or guiding roller 21 or 25 , for maintaining the tension of the respective conveying element 11 or 12 .
- each supporting device 60 , 61 in the region of the transport regions 13 , 14 , there can be provided, in each case, a supporting device 60 , 61 .
- These devices can also be characterized covers.
- Each supporting device 60 , 61 in the embodiment shown, is variable in length telescopically in the longitudinal direction, i.e., in the path of displacement in arrow directions 47 and 48 of the sliding element 33 (see FIGS. 3 and 4 ).
- An example of a supporting device 60 is shown in FIG. 7 .
- the supporting device 60 shown is reproduced in the left half of FIG. 1 and has a stationary crossbar 62 and a movable crossbar 63 .
- the movable crossbar 63 is arranged on the sliding element 33 and is functionally connected thereto. This means that, upon movement of the sliding element 33 , the nested supporting elements 64 are pushed together in one direction and pulled apart in the other direction. In this way, the transport region 14 located over the supporting elements 64 is permanently supported.
- the supporting device 61 also has a corresponding construction. Instead of the nested, interlocking supporting elements 64 , the invention also contemplates using collapsible flat plates or the like located one above or under the other in each of the supporting devices 60 and 61 . Further embodiments, not shown, may utilize fully movable and/or flexible supporting devices, e.g., cable systems or the like.
- FIGS. 2 to 4 illustrate, in detail, the basic principle of operation of the invention.
- the conveying elements 11 , 12 are connected to each other on the upper side, that is, in the transport region 13 or 14 , via tensioning or guiding rollers 19 and 23 on the sliding element 33 .
- each conveying element 11 , 12 is arranged on the common sliding element 33 , so that the two conveying elements 11 , 12 are functionally connected to each other.
- the equalizing element 34 to which are attached the equalizing rollers 31 , 32 , is arranged below the sliding element 33 .
- the tensioning or guiding rollers 22 , 26 are offset inwards, that is, away from the center axis 17 .
- the center axes 41 , 42 of the guiding rollers 22 , 26 are arranged at a greater distance from the center axis 17 than the center axes 43 and 44 of the tensioning or guiding rollers 19 or 23 and the center axes 45 , 46 of the equalizing rollers 31 , 32 .
- the transport region 13 of the conveying element 11 is shortened, while the transport region 14 of the conveying element 12 is lengthened by the same amount.
- the equalizing element 34 which is functionally connected to the sliding element 33 , is moved to the left in the opposite direction to the latter. As a result, the return region 15 of the conveying element 11 is lengthened, while the return region of the conveying element 12 is shortened.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 Various non-limiting options for dividing a stream 49 composed of several reams 50 are illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 . Both figures describe the conveying of a stream 49 composed of ten reams.
- FIGS. 5 a to 5 d there is shown the simultaneous division of the stream 49 .
- the process begins with a phase of the production machine. That is, the stream 49 is deposited on the apparatus 10 . This can be done by a gripper carriage 51 or other devices.
- the conveying arrangements 11 , 12 are symmetrically arranged relative to the center axis 17 of the apparatus. In this embodiment, the respective transport regions 13 , 14 have the same length.
- the stream 49 can therefore be uniformly separated during the driving of the conveying elements 11 , 12 , so that five reams 50 , each, are transported to both sides.
- the separated ream streams 52 and 53 are then each moved to an output area and/or moved to another conveying device, e.g., a conveyor belt.
- another conveying device e.g., a conveyor belt.
- FIGS. 6 a to 6 d describe the conveying of a stream 49 which is to be separated non-uniformly or non-equally.
- the stream 49 is pulled and/or placed onto the apparatus 10 by way of the gripper carriage 51 or other device, and deposited on the apparatus 10 .
- the conveying elements 11 , 12 have been adjusted in such a way that the transport region 13 of the conveying element 11 is decreased and the transport region 14 of the conveying element 12 is increased. This can be accomplished by setting a length which roughly corresponds to the width of two copies or reams 50 .
- division of the apparatus 10 in this embodiment is effected in a ratio of 7:3 or 70:30 and 3:7 or 30:70.
- partial streams other than the partial streams 52 , 53 , 55 , 56 shown can also be formed. This essentially depends on the respective assignment and/or arrangement of the apparatus at the subsequent packing machines. Furthermore, it is also possible to drive both conveying elements 11 , 12 in the same direction, so that a complete stream can be conveyed to one side.
Abstract
Description
Claims (41)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP03090247 | 2003-08-01 | ||
EP03090247.2 | 2003-08-01 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20050056523A1 US20050056523A1 (en) | 2005-03-17 |
US7222722B2 true US7222722B2 (en) | 2007-05-29 |
Family
ID=34130264
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US10/902,083 Active US7222722B2 (en) | 2003-08-01 | 2004-07-30 | Apparatus and method for conveying objects transversely |
Country Status (14)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US7222722B2 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1502883B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2005053701A (en) |
CN (1) | CN100581948C (en) |
AT (1) | ATE391094T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2004203477B2 (en) |
BR (1) | BRPI0403179A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2476111A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE502004006708D1 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2299793T3 (en) |
PL (1) | PL1502883T3 (en) |
PT (1) | PT1502883E (en) |
RU (1) | RU2356822C2 (en) |
ZA (1) | ZA200406110B (en) |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20090243208A1 (en) * | 2006-07-17 | 2009-10-01 | Jean-Claude Rebeaud | Auxiliary drive device for the conveying of sheetson a feed table of a cutting press |
US20150210500A1 (en) * | 2011-09-09 | 2015-07-30 | Vits International, Inc. | Stacker |
US20170101270A1 (en) * | 2015-10-07 | 2017-04-13 | Joy Mm Delaware, Inc. | Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism |
Families Citing this family (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
AU2006340341B2 (en) * | 2005-12-21 | 2011-07-07 | Laitram, L.L.C. | Conveyor switch |
JP2009216580A (en) * | 2008-03-11 | 2009-09-24 | Hitachi High-Technologies Corp | Specimen conveying system |
CN102320488B (en) * | 2011-09-07 | 2014-01-08 | 新达通科技股份有限公司 | Laminated dielectric delivery mechanism with interchangeable front and back maintenance modes |
KR101201702B1 (en) * | 2012-08-22 | 2012-11-15 | 에스엔유 프리시젼 주식회사 | Guide Roller Apparatus |
CN103538752B (en) * | 2013-10-22 | 2015-07-29 | 王立鹏 | One uninterruptedly carries sealing device |
CN106429351A (en) * | 2016-12-19 | 2017-02-22 | 安徽科达机电有限公司 | Chain conveyor |
CN106915649B (en) * | 2017-03-29 | 2018-02-06 | 湖北京山轻工机械股份有限公司 | A kind of portable cardboard batching mechanism for stacking machine |
CN107899744B (en) * | 2017-12-10 | 2023-04-25 | 扬州扬杰电子科技股份有限公司 | Full-automatic grain selector and working method thereof |
CN111285178A (en) * | 2020-03-28 | 2020-06-16 | 中山展晖电子设备有限公司 | Product transportation structure of special full-automatic winding machine |
CN112406978B (en) * | 2020-11-04 | 2021-12-07 | 浙江安防职业技术学院 | Multi-functional shallow of library's books transport |
Citations (14)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE1149656B (en) | 1960-04-19 | 1963-05-30 | Fuchs Freres | Device for the automatic conveyance of bricks or the like. |
DE1189919B (en) | 1959-11-20 | 1965-03-25 | Kaehler & Co I | Conveying device made up of several conveyor belts arranged one behind the other |
DE1209054B (en) | 1963-03-12 | 1966-01-13 | Continental Gummi Werke Ag | Conveyor device for workpieces |
US3370693A (en) * | 1965-07-23 | 1968-02-27 | Gen Electric Co Ltd | Conveyor arrangements |
DE1561162A1 (en) | 1967-03-21 | 1970-02-12 | Goebel Gmbh Maschf | Sheet conveyor and depositing device for printing and paper processing machines |
DE3214350A1 (en) | 1981-05-08 | 1982-11-25 | E.C.H. Will (Gmbh & Co), 2000 Hamburg | Device for transporting layers of sheets |
US4518075A (en) | 1981-05-08 | 1985-05-21 | E.C.H. Will (Gmbh & Co.) | Apparatus for gathering and singularizing stacks of paper sheets or the like |
US4881357A (en) * | 1987-08-27 | 1989-11-21 | Sitma-Societa Italiana Macchine Automatiche, S.P.A. | Packaging machine for the continuous packaging of products having a variable size |
US4881635A (en) * | 1986-09-10 | 1989-11-21 | H. Bahlsens Keksfabrik Kg | Method of and arrangement, for transporting piece goods and for organized changing their position |
US5191965A (en) * | 1990-11-05 | 1993-03-09 | Mopa S.R.L. | Buffer storage unit |
US5322154A (en) * | 1989-12-08 | 1994-06-21 | Sig Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft | Conveyor for forming a column of uniformly spaced articles |
CH685990A5 (en) | 1994-06-28 | 1995-11-30 | Grapha Holding Ag | Mechanism for lateral deflection of prod. flow |
EP0919494A1 (en) | 1997-11-13 | 1999-06-02 | FL Concept | Method and apparatus for positioning products on a transfer system, composed of two conveyors |
US6305525B1 (en) * | 1999-10-27 | 2001-10-23 | Delta Systems, Inc. | Pressureless infeed conveyor table |
-
2004
- 2004-07-30 PT PT04090306T patent/PT1502883E/en unknown
- 2004-07-30 CA CA002476111A patent/CA2476111A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2004-07-30 RU RU2004123580/11A patent/RU2356822C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2004-07-30 EP EP04090306A patent/EP1502883B1/en active Active
- 2004-07-30 JP JP2004223378A patent/JP2005053701A/en active Pending
- 2004-07-30 US US10/902,083 patent/US7222722B2/en active Active
- 2004-07-30 ZA ZA200406110A patent/ZA200406110B/en unknown
- 2004-07-30 DE DE502004006708T patent/DE502004006708D1/en active Active
- 2004-07-30 BR BR0403179-2A patent/BRPI0403179A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2004-07-30 PL PL04090306T patent/PL1502883T3/en unknown
- 2004-07-30 AT AT04090306T patent/ATE391094T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2004-07-30 AU AU2004203477A patent/AU2004203477B2/en not_active Ceased
- 2004-07-30 CN CN200410058767A patent/CN100581948C/en active Active
- 2004-07-30 ES ES04090306T patent/ES2299793T3/en active Active
Patent Citations (15)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE1189919B (en) | 1959-11-20 | 1965-03-25 | Kaehler & Co I | Conveying device made up of several conveyor belts arranged one behind the other |
DE1149656B (en) | 1960-04-19 | 1963-05-30 | Fuchs Freres | Device for the automatic conveyance of bricks or the like. |
DE1209054B (en) | 1963-03-12 | 1966-01-13 | Continental Gummi Werke Ag | Conveyor device for workpieces |
US3370693A (en) * | 1965-07-23 | 1968-02-27 | Gen Electric Co Ltd | Conveyor arrangements |
DE1561162A1 (en) | 1967-03-21 | 1970-02-12 | Goebel Gmbh Maschf | Sheet conveyor and depositing device for printing and paper processing machines |
GB1217895A (en) | 1967-03-21 | 1970-12-31 | Gobel G M B H Maschf | Sheet-delivering apparatus for printing presses and paper-processing machines |
DE3214350A1 (en) | 1981-05-08 | 1982-11-25 | E.C.H. Will (Gmbh & Co), 2000 Hamburg | Device for transporting layers of sheets |
US4518075A (en) | 1981-05-08 | 1985-05-21 | E.C.H. Will (Gmbh & Co.) | Apparatus for gathering and singularizing stacks of paper sheets or the like |
US4881635A (en) * | 1986-09-10 | 1989-11-21 | H. Bahlsens Keksfabrik Kg | Method of and arrangement, for transporting piece goods and for organized changing their position |
US4881357A (en) * | 1987-08-27 | 1989-11-21 | Sitma-Societa Italiana Macchine Automatiche, S.P.A. | Packaging machine for the continuous packaging of products having a variable size |
US5322154A (en) * | 1989-12-08 | 1994-06-21 | Sig Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft | Conveyor for forming a column of uniformly spaced articles |
US5191965A (en) * | 1990-11-05 | 1993-03-09 | Mopa S.R.L. | Buffer storage unit |
CH685990A5 (en) | 1994-06-28 | 1995-11-30 | Grapha Holding Ag | Mechanism for lateral deflection of prod. flow |
EP0919494A1 (en) | 1997-11-13 | 1999-06-02 | FL Concept | Method and apparatus for positioning products on a transfer system, composed of two conveyors |
US6305525B1 (en) * | 1999-10-27 | 2001-10-23 | Delta Systems, Inc. | Pressureless infeed conveyor table |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
CH 685990A5 Translation. * |
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20090243208A1 (en) * | 2006-07-17 | 2009-10-01 | Jean-Claude Rebeaud | Auxiliary drive device for the conveying of sheetson a feed table of a cutting press |
US20150210500A1 (en) * | 2011-09-09 | 2015-07-30 | Vits International, Inc. | Stacker |
US9352927B2 (en) * | 2011-09-09 | 2016-05-31 | Vits International, Inc. | Stacker |
US20170101270A1 (en) * | 2015-10-07 | 2017-04-13 | Joy Mm Delaware, Inc. | Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism |
US9868592B2 (en) * | 2015-10-07 | 2018-01-16 | Joy Mm Delaware, Inc. | Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism |
US10011432B2 (en) * | 2015-10-07 | 2018-07-03 | Joy Global Underground Mining Llc | Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism |
US10118767B2 (en) * | 2015-10-07 | 2018-11-06 | Joy Global Underground Mining Llc | Brake system for conveyor take-up mechanism |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP1502883B1 (en) | 2008-04-02 |
BRPI0403179A (en) | 2005-05-24 |
RU2356822C2 (en) | 2009-05-27 |
AU2004203477B2 (en) | 2010-02-25 |
PT1502883E (en) | 2008-07-09 |
RU2004123580A (en) | 2006-01-27 |
DE502004006708D1 (en) | 2008-05-15 |
JP2005053701A (en) | 2005-03-03 |
CA2476111A1 (en) | 2005-02-01 |
ATE391094T1 (en) | 2008-04-15 |
EP1502883A1 (en) | 2005-02-02 |
AU2004203477A1 (en) | 2005-03-24 |
CN1579911A (en) | 2005-02-16 |
PL1502883T3 (en) | 2008-09-30 |
US20050056523A1 (en) | 2005-03-17 |
ZA200406110B (en) | 2004-10-26 |
ES2299793T3 (en) | 2008-06-01 |
CN100581948C (en) | 2010-01-20 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US7222722B2 (en) | Apparatus and method for conveying objects transversely | |
US9394133B2 (en) | Device for delivering print shop products supplied in a product stream on two separate stacks | |
US9327855B2 (en) | Feeding device for packaging machine | |
JPH10338340A (en) | Roller or belt type transporter for sheet or plate like workpiece of small specific mass | |
US9771227B2 (en) | Layboy with adjustable lower conveyor and method for operating the layboy | |
FI70001C (en) | ANORDNING FOER STAPLING AV ARK | |
US4969862A (en) | Method and apparatus for producing folded articles | |
CA2483679C (en) | Method and apparatus for overlapping sheets in a sheet feeder and providing the overlapped sheets to a printing press | |
EP0767126B1 (en) | Deviator device for transporting products, in particular graphic or editorial products | |
CZ52989A3 (en) | Device for producing flaky paste | |
US4223777A (en) | Method and apparatus for transporting stacks of paper sheets or the like between producing and processing machines | |
US5433430A (en) | Device including a first and an adjustable second conveying member for conveying and separating folding printer products | |
AU2005200310B2 (en) | Method and arrangement as well as apparatus for transverse conveyance of reams | |
EP1084968A1 (en) | Device for sorting products | |
US6626430B1 (en) | Device for stacking sheets | |
JP3472263B2 (en) | Former | |
JP2558453B2 (en) | Device for adjusting the relative position of products and method for controlling the operation of the device | |
EP0769124B1 (en) | Drying device with improved guide for rotary cut wood veneer | |
US6371901B1 (en) | Linear folding device and method | |
US3533519A (en) | Transfer apparatus for elongated pads and the like | |
US20230044752A1 (en) | Conveyor having opposed upper and lower decks and laterally shiftable lower deck | |
ITMI20002034A1 (en) | COVER APPLICATION DEVICE FOR BOOK BINDING MACHINE. | |
JP2004269177A (en) | Feeder conveyor unit used in printing part for sheet-form work | |
US7938391B2 (en) | Apparatus for feeding print products in a conveyed flow to a processing device | |
US6228013B1 (en) | Folding machine |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: E.C.H. WILL GMBH, GERMANY Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:VOIGTLAENDER, VOLKMAR;REEL/FRAME:016024/0978 Effective date: 20041026 |
|
STCF | Information on status: patent grant |
Free format text: PATENTED CASE |
|
FPAY | Fee payment |
Year of fee payment: 4 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: E.C.H. WILL GMBH, GERMANY Free format text: CHANGE ASSIGNEE'S ADDRESS;ASSIGNOR:E.C.H. WILL GMBH;REEL/FRAME:027697/0283 Effective date: 20111025 |
|
FPAY | Fee payment |
Year of fee payment: 8 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: MWU WILL GMBH, GERMANY Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:E.C.H. WILL GMBH;REEL/FRAME:045020/0562 Effective date: 20140312 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: MWU E.C.H. WILL GMBH, GERMANY Free format text: CHANGE OF NAME;ASSIGNOR:MWU WILL GMBH;REEL/FRAME:045586/0600 Effective date: 20140327 Owner name: WILLPEMCOBIELOMATIK GMBH, GERMANY Free format text: CHANGE OF NAME;ASSIGNOR:WILL-PEMCO GMBH;REEL/FRAME:045587/0780 Effective date: 20151005 Owner name: BW PAPERSYSTEMS HAMBURG GMBH, GERMANY Free format text: CHANGE OF NAME;ASSIGNOR:WILLPEMCOBIELOMATIK GMBH;REEL/FRAME:045587/0910 Effective date: 20160331 Owner name: WILL-PEMCO GMBH, GERMANY Free format text: CHANGE OF NAME;ASSIGNOR:MWU E.C.H. WILL GMBH;REEL/FRAME:045829/0589 Effective date: 20140624 |
|
MAFP | Maintenance fee payment |
Free format text: PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 12TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1553); ENTITY STATUS OF PATENT OWNER: LARGE ENTITY Year of fee payment: 12 |